NOMINATED FOR BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2014 Skint Mob! brings to life the betting rings of UK racecourses from Aintree to Ascot and Newton Abbot to Newbury via point to points and the odd nip into a betting shop. The author uses his own experiences working for bookmakers since the late 1980′s as a vehicle to bring to life the colour and characters of that most vibrant and exciting of habitats. Add a liberal sprinkling of humour and you have a must-read for all fans of UK racing and its unique atmosphere. ‘Skint Mob – Tales From The Betting Ring’ is a humorous and, at times, thoughtful look at Simon’s journeys around the betting rings of the UK. The author has a real flair for storytelling, bringing the characters to life with clarity and good humour. His great observations and anecdotes of the wonderful (and not so
wonderful) characters are heart-warming and witty and make the personalities spring from the page. Simon makes the stories even funnier when he delivers them in a ‘matter of fact’ way that makes his adventures truly entertaining. Simon is an astute observer and a genuine wit making this an entertaining read for all not just horse racing aficionados.
wonderful) characters are heart-warming and witty and make the personalities spring from the page. Simon makes the stories even funnier when he delivers them in a ‘matter of fact’ way that makes his adventures truly entertaining. Simon is an astute observer and a genuine wit making this an entertaining read for all not just horse racing aficionados.
